US Bridges

Csah 44 over Ditch

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 7.8 MI E of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 23J13

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 44 over Ditch in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 44
CrossesDitch
Location7.8 MI E of JCT TH 63
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates43.54389, -92.21556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2013)
Projected traffic680 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 44 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over Ditch carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 44 over Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Csah 44 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.